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4840 West Byron Street, Chicago, IL 60641
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) - Portage Cragin Counseling Center's Journeys Program serves adults who are interested in building life and social skills through individual and group services. This program is staffed by social workers and counselors who work with each individual to personalize their goals, treatment plan, and participation in various group offerings.

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211 Metro Chicago
1604 West Main Street, Suite 100, Shelbyville, IL 62565

Provides informational and educational programming targeted toward a consumer or a group of consumers with the intent to develop or increase the skills, knowledge and/or abilities required to live, work and play in the community.

Programs offered include self-advocacy and awareness, life skills training, braille training, TTY training, personal assistant information, interpreter referrals and equipment demonstration and loan.

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United Way of the Midlands
777 Joyce Road, Joliet, IL 60436

Offers a variety of home based services dependent on individual personalized plans and needs. Available home based services include:

- Staff assistance with teaching various daily living skills.

- Transportation to medical appointments and other community resources.

- Accessing recreational opportunities in the community.

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United Way of the Midlands
1222 West 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
Heuristic Healing, Inc. offers educational programming designed to improve or maintain the ability of the participants to live as independently as possible in the community.

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211 Metro Chicago
2079 Edgewater Drive, Pekin, IL 61554

Provides community day services to individuals with developmental, physical, and/or intellectual disabilities. Services work to help individuals create self-sufficiency, greater choice and control of their lives, and increased participation in the community. Services include curricula that range from teaching basic skills for independent living (such as health and safety, cooking, and navigating within the community) to more advanced skills needed to find and maintain a job, manage personal finances, and achieve self-reliance.

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United Way of the Midlands
202 Market Street, Rockford, IL 61107

Provides a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Services may include information and referral services, referrals for attendant care, attendant recruitment and training programs, independent living skills training, assistance in meeting housing and transportation needs, peer counseling, transition from institutions into the community, deflection from institutional placement, transition from youth to adult services, and advice and guidance regarding legal rights and benefits eligibility.

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United Way of the Midlands
1670 South Taylorville Road, Decatur, IL 62521

Provides informational and educational programming targeted toward a consumer or a group of consumers with the intent to develop or increase the skills, knowledge and/or abilities required to live, work and play in the community.

Programs offered include self-advocacy and awareness, life skills training, braille training, TTY training, personal assistant information, interpreter referrals and equipment demonstration and loan.

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United Way of the Midlands
7200 Clinton Road, Loves Park, IL 61111

Provides community day services to individuals with developmental, physical, and/or intellectual disabilities. Services work to help individuals create self-sufficiency, greater choice and control of their lives, and increased participation in the community. Services include curricula that range from teaching basic skills for independent living (such as health and safety, cooking, and navigating within the community) to more advanced skills needed to find and maintain a job, manage personal finances, and achieve self-reliance.

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United Way of the Midlands
2025 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Offers a social rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness. Focuses on improving the individuals ability to care for themselves and function independently. Provides case management, skill-building groups, individual exercises, and support in community settings. Supports overall wellness including nutrition, physical fitness, and addiction recovery. Seeks to improve the following:
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Health maintenance
  • Symptom regulation
  • Peer interactions
  • Self-regulating behavior
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self care and hygiene
  • Use of public transportation
  • Money management
  • Cooking
Note: Independence Center operates as a membership program. Membership requires that the individual has a persistent mental illness and Medicaid insurance to cover all fees. Members are encouraged to attend programs on a daily basis and contribute to the IC community.

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Lake County 211
202 Market Street, Rockford, IL 61107

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.

Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.

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United Way of the Midlands
210 East Torrance Avenue, Pontiac, IL 61764

Provides daily services to adults with developmental disabilities that would like training in a variety of life skills and to participate in community experiences. Training may include communication skills, work skills, daily living skills, social skills, academic skills, and health and safety skills.

Persons in this program may also participate in a variety of work and volunteer experiences, at the agency and in the community. All services and experiences are planned according to the clients needs and choices.

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United Way of the Midlands
202 Market Street, Rockford, IL 61107

Empowers people with disabilities to attain new skills and techniques so they are able to participate in daily living, recreational/social opportunities, and vocational/volunteering activities. Services work to assist people in mastering skills they need to live independently, like accessing public transportation, managing a personal budget, promoting self-advocacy, teaching home-making skills, utilizing community services, and obtaining assistive devices and durable medical equipment. 

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United Way of the Midlands
115 North 1st Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

Provides a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Services may include information and referral services, referrals for attendant care, attendant recruitment and training programs, independent living skills training, assistance in meeting housing and transportation needs, peer counseling, transition from institutions into the community, deflection from institutional placement, transition from youth to adult services, and advice and guidance regarding legal rights and benefits eligibility.

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United Way of the Midlands
115 North 1st Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.

Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.

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United Way of the Midlands
2000 Jacobssen Drive, Normal, IL 61761

Offers a program to assist individuals with developmental disabilities become more independent in their daily life.

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United Way of the Midlands
900 Royal Heights Road, Suite 2150, Belleville, IL 62226
Provides independent living skills training, vocational training, workshops, job finding assistance and transportation for adults with developmental disabilities or mental health concerns.

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United Way of Greater St Louis 211
4206 Williamson Place, Suite 3, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Community Reintegration Program: Assisting people with any disabilities to get out of nursing homes and live independently in the community.

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United Way of Greater St Louis 211
202 Market Street, Rockford, IL 61107

A program designed to provide community-based services that will meet the needs of individuals with brain injuries and help prevent unnecessary institutionalization.

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United Way of the Midlands
2155 West Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.

Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.

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United Way of the Midlands
3240 Hedley Road, Suite C, Springfield, IL 62711

Provides education, training, enrichment and resources so people with visual impairment are able to live safe, independent lives. Includes programs/ activities such as:

- Friendship Fridays.

  • Book Club.
  • Orientation & Mobility.
  • Making Computers Fun.
  • Mobile Device Advice.
  • Daily Living Skills.
  • Personalized Enrichment.

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United Way of the Midlands
137 East College, Kewanee, IL 61443

Provides community housing and supported living services for all people with disabilities and/or serious mental health diagnoses, assisting them to maintain an independent life. Services include working on daily independent living skills, interpersonal and communication skills, coping and social skills and skills in the use of community resources. Services are offered in a variety of settings, which include group homes, supervised apartments, and supported apartments.

Group Homes - provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to increase their independence through 24/7 guidance and supervision. Staff assists residents in developing essential daily living skills, such as cooking, shopping, housekeeping, and money management, medication training and self-management of their conditions, and interpersonal and behavior management skills. Each resident has their own bedroom and share common areas.

Supervised Apartment Living - provides a high level of supervision with staff being on site 24 hours/day and are delivered to individuals according to their specific needs. Staff provide daily living and life skills training, medication monitoring and training, case coordination, supportive counseling, skills training and education, behavior management skills, and community integration activities.

Supported Living Services - provide intermittent onsite support during the day and evening hours and may be provided in Bridgeway owned apartments or in the consumer’s own home. Staff provide daily living and life skills training, medication monitoring and training, and community integration activities.

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United Way of the Midlands
5400 West Elm Street, Suite 106, Mchenry, IL 60050

Training addresses a range of needs for people who are ready to accept responsibility for directing their lives. Individuals learn that they have the right and responsibility to pursue goals of self-determination and self-sufficiency.

Program participants are linked with a program staff person who will work with an individual to develop individual life goals, and to plan the steps necessary to achieve their goals. Through the process of pursuing their goals, staff also provides participants with the information and support they need to make informed choices, and to access community resources, and with education that enables participants to serve as their own advocate.

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United Way of the Midlands
141 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington, NY 11050
Provides independent living skills instruction to individuals who are deaf, blind, have hearing loss, or vision loss.

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United Way of Greater St Louis 211
707 Windsor Road, Suite B, Charleston, IL 61920

Provides informational and educational programming targeted toward a consumer or a group of consumers with the intent to develop or increase the skills, knowledge and/or abilities required to live, work and play in the community.

Programs offered include self-advocacy and awareness, life skills training, braille training, TTY training, personal assistant information, interpreter referrals and equipment demonstration and loan.

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United Way of the Midlands
2201 Eastland Drive, Suite 1, Bloomington, IL 61704

- Assists qualified individuals who are blind or have low-vision learn the skills needed to maintain an independent lifestyle.

- Provides a variety of low-vision aids and assistive devices at no cost.

- Offers referrals for additional services such as community orientation, mobility training, and guide dog services.

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United Way of the Midlands